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LEMON PEPPER STEAK FOR TWO

When you want something simple yet special for the two of you, here’s the ideal no-fuss supper.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb   250 g   GRILLING STEAK (i.e. Rib Eye or Strip Loin), cut ¾ inch (2 cm) thick
1 tsp   2 mL   cracked black peppercorns
pinch   pinch   salt
1/2 tsp   2 mL   butter
1/3 cup   75 mL   beef stock
pinch   pinch   grated lemon rind
2 tsp   10 mL   lemon juice

COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

DIRECTIONS
Trim fat from steak. Press peppercorns onto both sides. Barbecue or broil steak, turning once, for 6 minutes or until browned but rare inside. Transfer to heated plate, sprinkle with salt. Tent with foil; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet on medium. Add stock, lemon rind and juice; bring to a boil, stirring for about 2 minutes or until syrupy. Pour in any juices that have accumulated on steak plate. Serve sauce drizzled over steak.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 2 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
185 Calories     8 g Fat
27 g Protein     1 g Carbohydrates